The time before Christmas, called Advent is a very special time in Austria .
By the end of November Christmas markets open their doors and the aromas of candied fruits, cotton candy and other delicacies like Christmas punch and roasted chestnuts wafting around the small wooden market stalls still retain their magical power. While children warm their hands on paper bags containing hot chestnuts, parents can sip their mulled wine and ponder on the way that the Christmas market has retained all of its childhood fascination.
Major cities in Austria are transformed into a winter wonderland.
Further information about all the Austrian Christmas and Advent Markets and even more you will find under: www.austria.info